Sustainable equipment management in Göteborgs Operan
”The benefits of equipment sharing are so obvious for the environment and for the economy. Now, the users have the possibility to borrow, rent, and share equipment that they can’t afford or do not have by themselves.” Håkan Jönsson, Facility Manager and Member of the Board, Göteborgs Operan
Håkan Jönsson, the Facility Manager at Göteborgs Operan, plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of this renowned Swedish opera house. His responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and services, logistics, and warehousing, as well as managing the complex stage machinery. In his role, he leads a team of around 30 professionals, from electronic engineers to cleaners.
The biggest challenge was the lack of control over the equipment
Before implementing Trail as their equipment management solution, Göteborgs Operan faced numerous challenges in managing their equipment. Håkan's team struggled with locating equipment, determining its usability, monitoring status, and tracking quantities. These challenges not only hampered operational efficiency but also made it difficult to deliver seamless services to their audience.
Trail Equipment Management provided an effective solution to these challenges. The decision to adopt Trail was strongly influenced by positive feedback from the Finnish National Opera and Ballet, which had already experienced significant benefits from the platform.
At Göteborgs Operan, Trail is central to their equipment management strategy. It helps maintain order across a vast inventory, simplifying the process of ordering and placing equipment both on-site and in storage. Additionally, Trail enables efficient equipment sharing among multiple theaters, including Göteborgs Operan, Göteborgs Stadsteater, and Folkteatern Göteborg. This collaboration not only streamlines logistics but also promotes sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
Sharing equipment boosts both the environment and the economy
The Trail Sharing functionality is highly valuable to Håkan and his team. They believe that equipment sharing offers numerous benefits, not only for their organisation but also for the environment, local economy, and broader community. By sharing resources, theaters can reduce their carbon footprint and ease the financial burden of purchasing expensive equipment. It also democratises access to high-quality equipment, ensuring that even smaller theaters and groups have the tools they need to deliver exceptional performances.
In addition to the tangible benefits of Trail's equipment management capabilities, Håkan highlights the exceptional customer-supplier relationship they've built with the Trail team. They have found Trail to be receptive to their ideas and responsive to their needs, making the system’s implementation and ongoing improvements a collaborative and rewarding experience.
In summary, Trail Equipment Management has elevated equipment management at Göteborgs Operan, providing a streamlined solution that enhances efficiency, promotes equipment sharing, and supports sustainability. With Trail, Håkan and his team can focus on what truly matters — delivering outstanding performances while ensuring that equipment is in the right place when needed.
Achieved benefits:
Ability to maintain order and control over a vast array of items
Simplified process of ordering and placing equipment in the correct locations on-site or in storage
Improved logistics between venues
Facilitate efficient sharing of equipment among partners
